How do I make a good impression?

[AteAlien]

I'll be seeing the love of my life in 13 days after not having seen each other for 15 years.

I'll be getting off a plane.

How do I make the best possible impression?

[Orrex]

1. Press really hard

Next question?

[AteAlien]

3. will do! nt

[Orrex]

2. Or practice until you sound EXACTLY like the person!

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[Dr. Strange]

5. Nice post, Rich Little.

[Orrex]

6. You Asked For It

Next stop, The Press Panderers' Dinner!

[Orrex]

4. And now, a real answer

Don't try to be the "you" that you were 15 years ago, or you'll come across as false and deceptive.

Be the "you" that you are today, and allow your love to see the person you were in the context of the person you've become.

Also:
Scrub your nails, wear nice shoes, and don't eat spinach on the plane.


Have you had any other contact with this person in the intervening decade and a half? Phone? Email? Exchange of photos?

[AteAlien]

7. all since March 7

of this year. We are picking up where we left off.

a good place to be

[MichiganVote]

8. Smile?

[AteAlien]

10. I've been doing that

since March 7th!

I have no saliva left. How to kiss? Damn.

[MichiganVote]

16. Ok, This I can help you with.

15 years so you can't be too firm. But you can't be too light and whispy either as that implies too much sexuality up front. And anyway, the real kicker is not the kiss, its the hug.

First---don't forget the eye contact. Bad kisses, good kisses always begin with eye contact. They are the permission slips, the eyes. When in doubt make it slow but not sexy slow.

The word, the eyes, the kiss you're looking for is sincere. If she / he gazes away when you greet and smile, go for a sincere hug and kiss on the check. And don't forget the hands. Hands are huge.

God, this is great! I almost wish I were there to see it. You're going to be great!

[Chan790]

9. Just be you...

whether that is a good impression or not hardly matters. I'm not saying that you should look like a slob, nor show poor behavior. I'm saying just be yourself...she's either going to like that person or not. If you pretend to be someone you're not, even in small ways... regardless whether she likes that person or not, you will get caught being a fake because you can't keep up an act forever. She will not like having been lied to.

Chan790, voice of experience.

edit: If you're going to bring something, then bring something meaningful with some effort behind it. If she loves cherry tootsie pops, bring a "bouquet" of cherry tootsie pops. Thought means more than the gifts themselves.

Bon Chance!

[AteAlien]

11. I agree

and think we would have seen through each other already since we did know each other well in another universe/time.

thanks!

[LeftyFingerPop]

12. Here's what to do....

You have 13 days.

Grow a big cheesy mustache, women love that.

Get a powder blue leisure suit with a silk shirt.

Unbutton the silk shirt down to just above your navel so your body hair is clearly visible.

Wear 3 big thick gold chains.

You are welcome.

[Chan790]

14. Evil much?

[LeftyFingerPop]

15. Joke. n/t

[JanMichael]

13. Dance out of the exit tube!

Or just smile and not trip.

[Elidor]

17. Smile and not trip

I'm old enough that it amuses me to hear people ask how to do the simplest thing in the world: talk and be pleasant. You do it everyday! It takes no great skill, just the ability to cock your ear and listen from time to time, and respond like you would any other time.

Where people mess up is thinking that they have to be something extraordinary. In a world full of weirdos and other assorted miscreants, if you are non-violent and even vaguely interesting, you will have no problems. Especially when the other person wants - like you - to see the best in you. You just take a deep breath, let your inner self out for some air, and shine. :) You've ridden this bike before, and it's not at all hard.

Good luck to you, AA. It's a cute little saga, from my viewpoint. It would make for an interesting novel. I'm sure you'll find growth in this relationship. It seems like kismet.

[AteAlien]

18. I appreciate your words

thanks a lot. It's difficult to be amused though when one is in the middle of something unexpected. The earths axis seems thrown off kilter!

thanks again